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ϳԹ Graduates Chart New Frontier with Historic Space Force Commissions

ϳԹ graduates Hannah Jordan and Jaymison Tillery have made history as the first two ϳԹites to commission as second...

ϳԹ Medical Laboratory Science Graduates Secure Jobs Before Commencement as Program Earns National Accreditation

All four graduates in ϳԹ’s second Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) cohort secured employment before crossing...

For Our Scholars: When Opportunity Meets Determination, Lives Are Transformed

For Brian Johnson, ‘02, ϳԹ was always his first choice. He first learned of ϳԹ while in junior high school through a summer STEM...

For Our Mission: A Commitment That Endures

At ϳԹ, the mission is not confined to classrooms or commencement stages—it is lived, carried, and extended...

For Our Culture: Leadership, Mentorship, and a Lasting ϳԹ Legacy

Upon arriving on ϳԹ's campus in 1989, Carita Shanklin Walker ‘93 was eager to make her mark. She became a...

For Our Culture: The Enduring Legacy of John T. Scott

ϳԹ has been part of Ayo Scott’s ‘03 life from the start. And as the son of the late John T. Scott, ‘62, his...

For Our Foundation: Spaces That Shape a Legacy

ϳԹ looks and feels a lot different from the way it did when Mildred Gardner ‘58 first stepped onto the campus in the...

ϳԹ Represented at NBA Pioneers Classic Honoring Trailblazer Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton

ϳԹ was represented at the inaugural Pioneers Classic at TD Garden, where the Boston Celtics hosted families, community...

The Power of HBCUs Built Two Leaders Born a Generation Apart

History has a way of sending us quiet reminders that the past is never truly past.

Remembering President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52

ϳԹ mourns the passing of esteemed alumnus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52, President Emeritus and one of the most...

Leslie D. Rose ’05 Appointed Associate Vice President of University Communications

ϳԹ has appointed Leslie D. Rose ‘05 as Associate Vice President of University Communications, recognizing her...

Your Guide to Shopping Licensed Merch

As we journey towards Homecoming and rev up our school spirit, we want to remind you of the importance of buying licensed merchandise. Shopping...

The Class of 2006 Remembers “The Katrina Year”

Displaced, tested, but undeterred — five ϳԹites recall how they held on to their education, community, and ϳԹ spirit in the...

ϳԹ Announces 2025 40 Under Forty Alumni Honorees 

As part of its historic Centennial celebration, ϳԹ is proud to announce its 2025 class of 40 Under Forty...

The ϳԹ Community Mourns the Passing of Alexis Herman (’69)

The ϳԹ community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our esteemed alumni, The Honorable Alexis Herman (’69).

Building An Equitable Society: Mark Raymond Jr. (’12) is Increasing Accessibility Offerings in New Orleans, Including Helping the City Prepare for the 2025 Super Bowl - Mardi Gras Weekend

In a split second, everything was different for Mark Raymond Jr., ‘12. Once unaffected by limited accessibility standards, the New...

Tiana’s ϳԹ Adventure: Three ϳԹites Helped to Create the Magical Experience

The perfect recipe for a fairy tale includes lots of pixie dust, creativity, and an impeccable imagination for making the impossible real and true...

ϳԹ Alumna Embarks on Tour Promoting Book on Leadership and Empowerment

When Ronicka Briscoe, (‘06) Ph.D., joined the Greater New Orleans Corp the same year she graduated from ϳԹ,...

ϳԹ Named 2024 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State

ϳԹ is proud to be named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2024....

ϳԹ Mourns the Passing of Sybil Haydel Morial

The ϳԹ community mourns the passing of Sybil Haydel Morial, a member of the class of 1952 and long-serving administrator at ϳԹ for 28...

ϳԹ and Ochsner Health System Receives Full Accreditation for Physician Assistant Program

ϳԹ, in partnership with Ochsner Health, has received national accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on...

ϳԹ Alums participate in Black Male Health Empowerment Event

Three ϳԹ alumni, including The Honorable Marcus Delarge ('06), Mark Boucree ('95), and Craig...

XULA Alumna Chosen for the HBCU Allstar Dream Classic

Nia Bishop (‘23), former guard on the ϳԹ Gold Nuggets Women’s Basketball team, has been chosen as...

ϳԹ Alumna wins IDEAinstitute’s Semi-Annual Pitch Night Event

ϳԹ alumna Amber Bonner (‘07) took home the top prize in IDEAinstitute’s semi-annual Pitch Night Competition. Bonner, the...

ϳԹ Office of Alumni Relations Launches Intergenerational Podcast, “ϳԹ Gold Live”

The Office of Alumni Relations at ϳԹ is excited to announce the launch of the “ϳԹ Gold Live”...

ϳԹ Alum Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

United States Congressman and proud ϳԹ alum Troy A. Carter Sr. (‘86) was honored at the National Urban...

30th Essence Festival Celebration meets ϳԹ in the heart of New Orleans!

Essence Festival of Culture, an annual vibrant celebration of Black culture, music, and community held in New Orleans for four days in July,...

Daughter of ϳԹ Alumnus Headed to Paris Olympics

The daughter of a ϳԹ Alumnus is making waves in the world of swimming. Simone Manuel is continuing the legacy of athletic excellence that began...

ϳԹ Awards more than 650 Degrees at 2024 Commencement

A total of 656 graduates were awarded their degrees during the two ceremonies celebrating ϳԹ’s (XULA) 97th...